On the defensive
With the closure of Hazelwood just weeks away and thoughts turning to what comes next, defence contracting has emerged as an industry which could potentially deliver jobs to the region.
Long-awaited Leadbeater’s possum review underway
A review of buffer zones around possum colonies in the Central Highlands forest, which are contributing to a shortage of timber resource availability, is underway and due for completion next month, the State Government has said.
ASH postpones decision ‘D-Day’
Employees at the Heyfield timber mill have another long week ahead after the company's board postponed a decision on closure until next Thursday.
Youths suspected of lighting fire
Morwell police and Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fire which occurred in bushland behind a residence in Crinigan Road, Morwell about 8pm on Sunday, 5 March.
One-on-one with Sheeds
Fewer AFL personalities have enjoyed the longevity, success and variability in their AFL journeys than Kevin Sheedy.
Car falls down Walhalla cliff face
A driver was lucky to escape without serious injury after his Mitsubishi Pajero plummeted 15 metres down a cliff face and into a creek at Walhalla on Friday night.
Out with the pines, in with the natives
The pine tree may be a popular piece of festive flora at Christmas time but its presence isn't quite so welcome along the Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail.
Festival hits a high note
Organisers have declared this year's Boolarra Folk Festival a huge success.
New station currently ‘unviable’
The head of the federal agency tasked with financing clean energy projects has told a Senate estimates hearing that a new coal-fired power station would not be "financeable" unless the government indemnified it against future carbon risk.
Department backs debt system
The Department of Human Services has defended Centrelink's automated debt calculation system and treatment of its workforce.
Frustrations felt at Hazelwood panel
Latrobe Valley residents have had the opportunity to put their concerns to key figures overseeing the region's Hazelwood transition at a community forum in Traralgon on Thursday evening.
Latrobe City launches ‘aerospace precinct’ at Avalon Airshow
The push to establish an 'aerospace precinct' in the Latrobe Valley is gathering steam, with a visit to the Avalon International Airshow last week part of Latrobe City Council's efforts.
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Morwell versus the world
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By LIAM DURKIN
UNDERDOGS are common in Australian sport.
Think Steven Bradbury, Cliffy Young, or even the Australian cricket team at the 2023 World...
